Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Job ID: 22849  Meet Our Team: Cloud Security Engineering (CSE) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect organization's cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. We develop security policies, perform assessments, configure tools, and provide guidance to ensure secure cloud environments. CSE partners closely with the Cloud Service Picture Yourself at Pega: You will be part of a highly innovative company changing how companies work and optimize their outcomes. In this role you will be part of a highly collaborative team that is well versed and skilled in their space. You will be an adaptive/flexible change agent driving data driven decisioning while seeing the benefits of your hard work turn into business outcomes. What You'll Do at Pega:Design, implement, and maintain security controls in AWS and GCP to safeguard against threats and vulnerabilities.Automate security operations and workflows using scripting languages such as Python or GolangDevelop, enforce, and continuously improve security policies, standards, and proceduresAnalyze complex security challenges, propose robust solutions, and drive their implementation end-to-end.Act as a trusted security advisor, providing guidance and best practices to cross-functional teams.Stay ahead of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to strengthen cloud security posture. Who You Are:Design, implement, and maintain security controls in AWS and GCP to safeguard against threats and vulnerabilities.Automate security operations and workflows using scripting languages such as Python or GolangDevelop, enforce, and continuously improve security policies, standards, and proceduresAnalyze complex security challenges, propose robust solutions, and drive their implementation end-to-end.Act as a trusted security advisor, providing guidance and best practices to cross-functional teams.Stay ahead of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to strengthen cloud security posture. What You've Accomplished: Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.2-6+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Security, focusing on AWS or GCPExpertise in AWS Security services and EDR toolsStrong understanding of cloud security principles, policies, and best practices.Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Golang)Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, source code management, and containerization.Desired QualificationsHands-on experience with EDR/XDR solutions (e. g., Trend Micro, CrowdStrike).Knowledge of container security and KubernetesFamiliarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).Experience building applications with API integrations.Relevant certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer. Pega Offers You:Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of productsContinuous learning and development opportunitiesAn innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environmentCompetitive global benefits program inclusive ofpay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company#LI-SK1AI in Action – Pega embraces the power of artificial intelligence. We encourage all employees to actively engage with AI technologies and continually explore ways to responsibly integrate AI into our products and processes. We may support parts of our recruitment process with automatic processing and, if required by law, you may in such cases have the right to request human intervention, challenge the outcome of such processing and comment on it.Culture – At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.Export Compliance – For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.Accommodations – If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us here or contact (US only PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.Labor Condition ApplicationsGDPR Candidate Privacy NoticePegasystems Limited UK Gender Pay Gap StatementEEO/AA Policy StatementYour Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave ActE-Verify NoticeEmployee Polygraph Protection Act Rights